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Photo CONTEST~School vs Self Taught

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Jul 20, 2008 10:49 | #1

I think it would be fun to see pictures from those with school vs those who were self taught.

I don't want people to argue...The judge will be yourself.

My post with school vs Self taught got a pretty good debate on both sides.

Now we all know you will defend your view to the end so this is just a fun way to see if maybe there is something on the other side of the argument.

Just post 5 or so pictures you are proud of and in the title of your post...Write school or self taught.

See if the other side of your argument has something in their photos you don't.

Be nice and dont argue..lol That is a rule!!! lol

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Jul 20, 2008 12:58 | #2

What the heck, I'll start. Since I am a mix of School and Self-Taught I will detail my experience.

Photo Experience:

Highschool: 3yrs (graduated in 1992 so it was a bit ago lol)... school yearbook and newspaper, mostly shot the sporting events and candids. 35mm format.

Most Recent and Current: 4 yrs Surveillence and evidence photography (35mm) and several point and shoot sony digitals (both for business and personal use).

Current: Just got a 40d a few months ago and have been LOVING the digital SLR.

5 pics I am proud of:

1. Taken with a Point and Shoot Sony. PP - BW conversion - colorize Cigarette.

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2. Taken with 40d. PP - Gauss blur area around table and glasses and crop.

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3. Taken with 40d. PP - Levels, Curves, Crop, light Gauss.

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4. Taken with 40d. PP - Levels, Curves, Crop.

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5. Taken with Sony Point and Shoot. PP - Crop... Selecting a 5th pic was kind of hard, I wouldn't say I was "proud" of this shot, but it was pretty neat as they were duking it out within 15 feet of me.

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Jul 20, 2008 13:20 as a reply to @ thebishopp's post | #3

Self taught.

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Jul 20, 2008 13:25 | #4

Nice Roach,

I personally like black backgrounds over white.

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Jul 20, 2008 13:27 as a reply to @ Roach711's post | #5

Two more...

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Jul 20, 2008 13:30 | #6

The Bishop- I really like your number one, the BW conversion looks excelent and the cigarette really pops out.

Roach- What is that behind the dandilion I am thinking that it is the moon, but im not sure.

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Jul 20, 2008 13:40 | #7

BradT0517 wrote in post #5947848

The Bishop- I really like your number one, the BW conversion looks excelent and the cigarette really pops out.

Roach- What is that behind the dandilion I am thinking that it is the moon, but im not sure.

Thanks! I am thinking of doing something similiar with the dirty martini and bud pic.

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Jul 20, 2008 14:49 | #8

Something older:
I'm both Schooled and self taught

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Jul 20, 2008 14:59 | #9

BradT0517 wrote in post #5947848

Roach- What is that behind the dandilion I am thinking that it is the moon, but im not sure.

The dandelion pic was an indoor shot with a round desk lamp arranged behind the dandelion. I moved the camera until the light just fitted the seed head. Really pretty simple.

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Jul 20, 2008 15:02 as a reply to @ Roach711's post | #10

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B/A and 30 years as a pro.

both formal and self taught and its an on going process...
If you start with a solid foundation you can build a strong house.

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Jul 20, 2008 18:12 | #11

I am self-taught

Taken w/ 40D:

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airfrogusmc: Very nice portraits. I feel like each one also tells a story.

René Damkot: These look like they came from a jewelry ad!

thebishopp: The shot with the smoking is very nice.

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Jul 20, 2008 19:01 | #12

Self Taught

I learned by doing (self taught)
Here are my 5 favorites

Edge to Edge Colors in 3D my all time favorite

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Liquid Color and Glass my favorite drink shot

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A Kewl Dude in a Loose Mood

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Some others I know might not agree but they are my favorites (for now)

Sony A6400, A6500, Apeman A80, & a bunch of Lenses.............
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Jul 20, 2008 20:54 | #13

Self taught. Though im a Nikon shooter 95% of what ive learned came from POTN.

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Sorry for the small size, I just pulled these off my website.

30mm, 50mm, 85mm, and some zooms here and there.
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Jul 20, 2008 21:10 | #14

Self taught since 11th grade yearbookum...06-07. The photos actually range from oldest to newest. First two were with the XT and kit lens. Last three varied with the lens but used a 20D. Tried to fine 5 variety: cityscape, landscape, people, concert, and animals.

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Jul 21, 2008 00:11 as a reply to @ _aravena's post | #15

self taught (help from potn and months of reading every thread till brain hurt)
im afraid of bees, so this one is very.. touching for me

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